2012 Product Information Guide

Quick Reference GuideWholesaleCatalogITEM NAME Composition Binding Sizes Measurements Weight Care Instructions Page #Washable Merino Crib BlanketQuiltsRoll-Up BlanketsSaddle BlanketsSerapeTribute SeriesWool Duvet CoversZuni Blanket100% Merino Wool100% Cotton100% Virgin Wool100% Nylon Backing82% Wool18% Cotton (warp)82% Wool18% Cotton (warp)82% Wool18% Cotton (warp)100% Virgin Wool TopCotton/Poly Reverse100% WoolSelf-hemmedAll Four SidesKnife EdgeNylon BindingWool Whip StitchAll Four SidesFelt Bound or FringedAll Four SidesFelt BoundAll Four SidesKnife EdgeSergedOne Size 32" x 44 1.0 lbsTwin 66" x 86" 5.1 lbsFull / Queen 88" x 90" 6.7 lbsKing 104" x 90" 8.0 lbsOne Size 60" x 70" 3.5 lbsOne Size 68" x 39" 2.4 lbsRobe 64" x 79" 3.1 lbsShawl 66" x 68"One Size 64" x 72" 4.0 lbsTwin 74" x 96" 4.7 lbsQueen 92" x 96" 5.0 lbsKing 106" x 96" 5.1 lbsOne Size 64" x 80" 5.7 lbsMachine wash cold, gentle cycle. No bleach.Tumble dry low, remove promptly 44Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. No bleach.Tumble dry low, remove promptly OR Dry Clean 20-21Dry Cleaning Recommended 6Dry Cleaning Recommended 40Dry Cleaning Recommended 41Dry Cleaning Recommended 33Dry Cleaning Recommended 19Dry Cleaning Recommended 37FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the difference between un-napped (thinner) and napped(thicker) blankets?They are the same blanket, but the fabric is brushed more to create a highernap and softer finish. Blankets are often left unnapped to recreate thelook of older blankets.How do Pendleton blankets relate to Native Americans?In 1896 Pendleton began selling blankets to the native people adjacent to themill in Pendleton, Oregon. The original business of the mill was sellingblankets to the members of the tribes on the Umatilla Reservation. Pendletonhas been intertwined with native peoples ever since that time. Of the fivecompanies that sold Indian blankets at the time, only Pendleton was left after1925 due to the quality of the blankets that they created for the Indian Trade.How do you clean a Pendleton blanket?Wool blankets should be cleaned annually and stored in a pest proof bag whennot in use. Check the care label to see if they need to be dry cleaned, or ifthey are machine washable.Who designs Pendleton blankets?There is an internal design team at Pendleton. We also use commissionedNative American artists for special blankets. All designs are inspired by thelong-standing relationship with Native peoples.How are the blankets made step by step?Sheep are clipped, the wool is scoured, graded and dyed. Yarn is spun, loomsare dressed, and the fabric is woven. The fabric is then washed, fulled, dried,napped and sheared for uniformity. It is then cut, sewn and finished. All isdone in union mills in the USA.10How are Indian blankets used by Native people?Pendleton blankets are given as a sign of respect and celebration. Muchachoblankets are given at birth. Brides and grooms give blankets to their eldersat their wedding. Many are even buried in their blankets as a way toensure comfort.Why are the blankets so expensive?Pendleton blankets are built to last for generations. Inferior blankets only lastfor a relatively short period in comparison. The wool blankets are made in theUSA from start to finish. They use the best yarns, dyes and have the highestquality standards in the world.Why are they made of wool and cotton?Cotton was added to the warp for stability. There is no cotton on the face ofthe blanket.What is a Pendleton Heritage blanket vs. a Legendary blanket?Heritage blankets are reproductions of blanket designs from Pendleton’sarchives, reintroduced annually with a commemorative label. Legendaryblankets honor a native tradition or legend each year.11